METALCON has announced its program line-up for this year’s annual conference and tradeshow scheduled from Wednesday, Oct. 30 to Friday, Nov. 1 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
From intensive pre-show workshops beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 29 to 35+ free educational sessions conveniently located inside the exhibit hall to inspiring keynotes, top industry experts will share their knowledge with attendees who are eligible to earn nearly a year’s worth of continuing education credits (CEUs), including AIA learning units among others.
The only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction is brought to you by 2024 sponsors: Mill Steel Company (premier level), Flack Global Metals (diamond level), CIDAN Machinery Inc., (diamond level), and others, along with long-time partner, the Metal Construction Association (MCA).
Kickstart the mornings with engaging sessions!
On Wednesday at 8:00 a.m., join others for Building Smarter: The Impact of our Changing Weather & Climate on Construction. Then on Thursday at the same time, don’t miss out on the choice between two compelling sessions: The New World of Metal: How Technology and AI Can Affect the Metal Industries or Metal Composite Material (MCM) Building Code Fire Requirements.
Keynote Speakers
Keynotes include former National Football League Most Valuable Player and Super Bowl Champion quarterback, Joe Theismann, who will present his Game Plan for Success on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 9:00 a.m., drawing parallels between winning in football and in business.
On Thursday, Oct. 31 at the same time, Dr. Anirban Basu, Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., a Baltimore-based economic and policy consulting firm, will present The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: Financial Outlook and Trends for Metal Construction.
On the closing day of the show at 9:00 a.m., Dr. Melissa Furman will present Relevant Leadership: Navigate, Empower, Transform. Furman continues to captivate and inspire audiences, building on the success of her 2022 session which has garnered over 41,000 views on YouTube. She will empower attendees with actionable strategies to enhance critical leadership capabilities such as self-awareness, adaptability, and trust-building.
State of the Industry
Join industry experts and leaders from the MCA for a special State of the Industry panel presentation on Wednesday at 11:45 a.m., to discuss current and future opportunities and challenges facing the metal construction industry such as recent technical developments, upcoming regulatory issues, resiliency in a turbulent building market, the superior sustainability of metal substrates and more.
Hands-on Training and Demo Area
New this year – MCA’s Metal Mastery
As metal continues to gain traction in the market, it’s crucial for contractors and installers to grasp the intricacies and proper techniques for forming panels and installing metal roofing and wall systems. In a series of clinics, experts from the MCA and Metal Roofing Alliance will discuss best practices for installing metal shingles, standing-seam roofing panels, retrofit systems, and metal wall systems, and will demonstrate proper techniques for on-site roll forming and machine maintenance.
METALCON Training Zone
Back by popular demand and proudly sponsored by Sherwin-Williams, the METALCON Training Zone returns to offer hands-on training for roofing contractors. This dedicated area features live demonstrations and education using a variety of mock-ups and materials such as painted steel, aluminum, zinc, copper and other exotic materials. Training will emphasize precise detailing and the use of appropriate tools, equipping contractors, remodelers and other professionals to elevate their skills, ensuring the best, most efficient and cleanest work when installing various metal roof systems (conducted in English and Spanish).
For Architectural Design Professionals – The Design District@METALCON
The Design District@METALCON, sponsored by PPG and produced in partnership with AEC Daily, offers an unmatched opportunity for architectural design professionals to immerse themselves in the world of metal design and construction with curated education, targeted networking, and access to innovations that can elevate their expertise and inspire their approach to the application of metal.
More Networking Than Ever — New this year!
METALCON is introducing a variety of networking events to foster communication and collaboration among industry peers. From the lively Metal Mash Up Welcome Party and engaging speed networking to international matchmaking opportunities and insightful Metal Minds in Motion Roundtable discussions, attendees can also enjoy simulated golf sessions at The Back Yard and unwind at the 19th Hole Reception. Metal and Mimosas will be back following the success of last year’s launch of our women’s program. These events offer abundant opportunities for participants to exchange ideas and forge valuable connections.
METALCON Top Product Awards
On Thursday at 2:30 p.m., top product award winners recognizing the most innovative products and technologies shaping the metal construction industry will be announced.
Learning Centers
Check out METALCON’s free education sessions! These 60-minute sessions from 10:15 am to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday are organized into three centers on the show floor: Best Practices, Technical Know-How and the New Building Performance Learning Center. Attendees can earn up to 12 hours of CEUs.
Additionally, METALCON continues to offer in-depth workshops this year on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the show to provide cutting-edge education and training, which cannot be found elsewhere. For a small fee, attendees will be armed with new information, fresh ideas and strategic direction to address some of the major issues facing the construction industry today, including:
• Impact & Utilization of AI on the Construction Industry
• Utilizing MCM in Modern Design Including Fire Prevention
• Metal Roof Installation Training Certificate Program
• Rollforming for the Metal Construction Industry
• Metal Roofing from A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc)
• Low Slope Detailing Workshop – Certificate Course
• Mergers & Acquisitions Essential Workshop
Each year, METALCON gives back to the local community where the show takes place. METALCON is proud to announce its ongoing partnership with Semper Fi & America’s Fund (The Fund), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans in all branches of the military. On the closing day of the show, a check presentation ceremony will be held at The Deck at 1:00 p.m., together with local representatives of The Fund.
Also at this time, the prestigious Metal Construction Hall of Fame Awards will honor visionary leaders in the metal construction industry. Now in its eighth year, the Hall of Fame identifies contractors, manufacturers and friends of the industry who make a difference each year.
“We eagerly anticipate our return to Atlanta, a premier destination for METALCON,” remarked Judy Geller, METALCON Vice President. “We have a host of new networking opportunities, exciting hands-on training sessions, new educational programs and exceptional keynote speakers lined up. Be sure to visit The Deck, conveniently situated near registration, to meet our team, network, or simply unwind.” MB
METALCON Exhibitors
Bay Insulation Systems
Booth #837
PO Box 9229
2929 Walker Drive
Green Bay, WI 54308
920-406-4000
920-406-4242 (fax)
Bay Insulation Systems is a leading supplier of metal building insulation and systems in North America. With 25 facilities strategically located throughout the United States and Canada, our Experience, Quality and Service are second to none. At Bay, we use NAIMA 202-96 fiberglass blanket and superior quality vapor barriers to produce custom-laminated insulation that meets the NIA Certified Faced Insulation® Standard 404.2-2024.
Beck Automation LLC
Booth #815
814 Fee Fee Road
Saint Louis, MO 63043
314-576-9736
314-227-2104 (fax)
Beck Automation offers complete controls systems and production management software packages for the metal forming industry. Streamline your operations with our cutting-edge robotics solutions including folder tending, material handling, weld systems, and enhance your plant’s efficiency. We pride ourselves in our customer service, work ethic, and customer support.
BETCO
Booth #907
John Barnard, Director of Sales
BETCO is your total solutions provider, offering consultation, design and construction of custom buildings of all shapes and sizes since 1984. Our craftsman buildings are skillfully designed with detail from the slab up, utilizing the latest innovation and technology for every phase of every project. BETCO offers premium components including secondary structure (purlins), interior and exterior wall panels, roof panels and more that can be used for endless construction applications. Choose BETCO.
CIDAN Machinery Group
Booth #1323
665 Hwy 74S, #350
Peachtree City, GA 30269
770-692-7230
Imagine a world where your tools don’t just work—they inspire. At CIDAN Machinery, we believe in being your One-Stop Partner, offering folding machines, shears, coil forms, roll forming, automation, software, and unmatched service and support. Join us in Shaping Tomorrow’s World today.
DBCI
Booth #809
Dennis Owens, VP of Sales
DBCI has remained a leading manufacturer and marketer of commercial-grade steel curtain roll-up doors and self-storage doors, components and solutions. DBCI continues to provide our customers with the highest quality products and services in the industry. We know value is just as important as quality, so we design our doors and hallways to be economical, yet strong, efficient and durable. DBCI remains true to its commitments of partnership, innovation and the manufacturing of superior products.
Direct Metals, Inc.
Booth #910
1719 Baseline Court
Fort Myers, FL 33905
855-800-8878
239-599-8545 (fax)
DIRECT METALS INC (DMI) supplies long life fasteners for exposed fastener and standing seam metal roofs. The #12 diameter SCAMP 304 SS cap self-drill or Type 17 point carry a 40-year warranty to match metal roof panel warranties and are available with powder coat paint for color match. PANCLIP Pancake & Wafer head screws and panel clips for standing seam metal roofs are available in a variety of profiles. Accessories include metal roof pipe flashings, sealants, butyl mastic, solid and vented foam closures, and polycarbonate panels.
Freudenberg Performance Materials LP
Booth #1534
3500 Industrial Drive
Durham, NC 27704
937-660-6646
For over 25 years, Dripstop™ has been the absolute best way of dealing with condensation on non-insulated metal roofs. It has been tried and tested in every climate condition. Dripstop™ absorbs condensation as it forms and traps it in the specially designed pockets in the membrane and thus preventing dripping from the roof.
Dynamic Fastener
Booth #533
800-821-5448
Dynamic Fastener offers same-day shipping of screws, painted rivets, anchors, flashings, safety equipment, hand tools and power tools. In-house custom painting of screws and rivets, with one or two-day lead time. A stock level of 145 million rivets including over 325 different rivets that are prepainted – in handy bags of 250 pieces. Dyna-Guard snow retention system for metal roofs. The company’s free, 140 page, full color, Tool and Fastener Hand Guide provides engineering data, details product offering and pricing. Locations: Kansas City (Main office), Kansas City (Annex), Chicago, Houston, Las Vegas, Memphis, St. Louis, and St. Paul.
Sharkskin
Booth #1607
877-742-7507
Kirsch Building Products is focused on developing and marketing premium “building envelope” products that provide engineered long term performance value, energy savings, and reduce labor costs. The Sharkskin® line of premium roof underlayments are designed primarily for all pitched roof installations of concrete/clay, slate, metal, and asphalt composition shingles, etc. providing “Industry Leading” High-Temp, 12-month UV and High Wind Uplift Resistance. Sharkskin Ultra SA® is an air and vapor barrier used in wall and deck assemblies. Sharkskin “The Ultimate Underlayment”.
Levi’s Building Components
Booth #738
400 Burkholder Drive
Ephrata, PA 17522
877-897-7020
717-656-2558 (fax)
info@levisbuildingcomponents.com
www.levisbuildingcomponents.com
Levi’s Building Components is your one-stop shop for fasteners, snow guards, closures, venting, underlayment, roof boots, sealants, tin snips, gloves, metal wrap, blue film, and other roofing components. Check out our broad selection of fasteners, including FastGrip™, Metalgrip™, EZGrip™, ProZ™, ProCap™, and Pancake Head. To finish your project, we also supply premium structural and deck screws. For quality, value, and service, turn to Levi’s for your metal roofing accessories.
Malco Tools, Inc.
Booth #707
14080 Hwy. 55
Annandale, MN 55302
Malco Tools, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading solution developers and manufacturers of a variety of high-quality specialty hand tools for the building and construction trades. Backed by over 70 years of history, Malco offers hundreds of tool innovations for trade professionals. Headquartered in Minnesota, Malco manufactures tools that are built to last, rigorously tested and backed by a lifetime warranty.
Marco Industries
Booth #1134
4150 S 100th E Ave., Ste. 301
Tulsa, OK 74146
800-800-8590
918-622-4536
If It’s Not Proven, It’s Not Marco. We make the best roofing ventilation and accessories — period. With the most tested and certified products on the market, you can trust our solutions to perform in even the harshest conditions, protecting your roof and everything underneath.
Marion Manufacturing, Inc.
Booth #534
201 S. Coble
Marion, KS 66861
620-382-3751
620-382-2322 (fax)
Form your future with a machine from Marion Manufacturing, Inc. Trim Machines, Panel Machines, Shears, Decoilers, Hemmers, Rebar Hot Heading Lines, Flashing lines and more. Let us help you add the value to the metal!
Metal Rollforming Systems
Booth #1007
4511 N. Freya Street
Spokane, WA 99217
888-284-6794
509-467-5631 (fax)
Metal Rollforming Systems designs and manufactures industry leading rollforming equipment and accessories. Our complete in-house design and manufacturing facility allows us to price our equipment at a very competitive price, making us a leader in rollforming equipment manufacturing. MRS’ product lines consist of single and double deck rollformers, single and multi-trim rollformers, slitters, sheet stackers and much more. We take great pride in our customer support both before and after the sale.
MFM Building Products Corp.
Booth #414
525 Orange St.
Coshocton, OH 43812
800-882-7663
740-622-6161
MFM Building Products manufactures a complete line of self-adhering waterproofing products for metal roofing applications. These products include steep-slope roofing underlayments rated to 250°F, and specialty flashing tapes engineered to seal metal roof seams and exterior penetrations. These membranes can also be used under vertical applications such as metal wall panels and parapet walls. MFM manufactures all of our products in the USA with a focus on product quality and value. Stop by the MFM booth for more information.
Mill Steel Company
Booth #915
2905 Lucerne Dr. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
800-247-6455
616-977-9411 (fax)
Founded in 1959, Mill Steel Co. is one of North America’s largest steel and aluminum distributors. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, with six Regional Processing & Distribution Centers, Mill Steel excels at serving some of the world’s most demanding industries through dedication to superior quality, delivery, and performance. Mill Steel offers a knowledgeable staff with decades of experience in building products, top-of-the-line coating systems, and easy online ordering. Contact Mill Steel today for your full 24, 26, and 29-gauge SMP and paint to order material and acrylic needs. Sherwin-Williams WeatherXL, AkzoNobel, commodity polyesters, and custom color codes are all available.
PAC-CLAD | Petersen
Booth #715
1005 Tonne Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
800-722-2523
Petersen, a Carlisle company, manufactures PAC-CLAD architectural metal cladding systems in multiple gauges of steel and aluminum. PAC-CLAD products include multiple wall panels, standing seam roof panels, soffit panels, perforated metal, coil and flat sheet. All are available in a Kynar-based 70% PVDF Fluropon coating in 46 standard colors.
Paragon Computing Solutions
Booth #811
20 S Reamstown Rd
Stevens, PA 17578
866-971-0940
Experience Paradigm ERP, a streamlined management system that allows you to seamlessly manage inventory, manufacturing, delivery, and accounting for your roll-forming business. The system can be further extended with integrations to popular control software and building design packages, providing an integrated, paperless process flow throughout the complete design, order, production, and delivery lifecycle of an order.
SmartBuild Systems
Booth #507
PO Box 20627
Boulder, CO 80308
303-443-8033
303-443-8033 (fax)
SmartBuild is the construction industry’s only complete design system for all-metal buildings. Our user-friendly, web-based software quickly generates 3D models, material lists, pricing, proposals, and construction documents for almost any steel structure including BARNDOMINIUMS. SmartBuild supports post frame, sheds and carports. SmartBuild’s Roofing Passport does metal roofing.
ST Fastening Systems
Booth #1747
6357 Reynolds Road
Tyler, TX 75708
800-352-4864
800-352-3940 (fax)
ST Fastening Systems manufactures steel-frame, and post-frame fasteners for use in agricultural, industrial, commercial and residential metal roof and sidewall applications. Products have unique engineered design innovations and are enhanced with a superior proprietary powder coating paint system.
SWI Machinery, Inc.
Booth #547
85 Howell Ave
Fairburn, GA 30213
770-766-0880
SWI Machinery is known for state-of-the-art sheet metal machinery that provides superior, dependable solutions for both large and small organizations throughout the industry. SWI’s line of Simplex and Duplex folders, Marxman manual and automatic slitters, recoilers, uncoilers, including our CX5 multi-station Auto Decoiling & Storage System are fast, flexible, and easy to operate. Each features advanced reliable mechanical design and has a reputation of robust, high quality construction that allows for decades of trouble-free operation with minimal maintenance. Our mission is to provide high up-time equipment at a competitive price. Stop by and visit SWI Machinery at Metalcon and see our fully operational CX5 along with Marxman S1220, Plus and Pro, Duplex with sheet loader, recoiler, various uncoiler models, and other quality SWI Machinery.
Trac-Rite Door
Booth #1639
314 Wilburn Road
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
800-448-8979
Trac-Rite, a 100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of experience, is North America’s most trusted door manufacturer. We specialize in high-quality, 100% USA-made steel roll-up doors designed specifically for the self-storage and boat/RV industry. Our commitment to excellence goes beyond doors- we also provide all necessary components for door and hallway/conversion projects. With our durability and unmatched customer service, Trac-Rite is your partner for superior self-storage solutions.
Trachte Building Systems
Booth #1102
314 Wilburn Road
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
800-356-5824
Trachte Building Systems designs, manufactures & erects a full line of durable, pre-engineered, customized steel self-storage systems. Offerings include single & multi-story buildings, door & hallway systems, interior partitions & corridors, portable storage units, & boat/RV storage solutions. Trachte’s knowledgeable sales team is dedicated to helping owners make informed decisions. With over 120 years of manufacturing experience, Trachte is a 100% employee-owned company committed to excellence.
Triangle Fastener Corporation
Booth #1631
1925 Preble Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
800-486-1832
TFC offers a full line of fasteners, sealants, and power tools for the metal roofing industry. We specialize in supplying rare fasteners and accessories used in a wide range of applications and job-site support, 27 stocking locations and 7 paint facilities. Technical support, inventory management, and delivery programs are available.
United Steel Supply
Booth #1829
248 Addie Roy Road, Suite C200
Austin, TX 78746
512-263-0954
Welcome to United Steel Supply, your first choice for steel. United Steel Supply provides high quality flat rolled steel coils. We offer superior customer service, competitive pricing and just-in-time delivery, allowing us to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction. United Steel Supply furnishes Galvalume®, galvanized and prepainted steel coils for metal roofing and siding applications to the agricultural, commercial, industrial and residential markets. Brands: 22-, 24-, 26- and 29-ga. flat rolled 40-year painted coil inventory. Acrylic coated in 22-, 24-, 26- and 29-ga.
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